Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County · 15 hours ago
Paralegal- Self-Help Housing Project
Pasadena, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $58K/yr
1+ years expNeighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) provides free assistance to over 160,000 individuals and families each year through innovative projects that expand access to justice. The Paralegal will work at the Pasadena Self-Help Legal Access Center, providing information, education, and assistance with forms to self-represented individuals, primarily focusing on housing issues.
Legal
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with staff attorneys to interview self-represented people to provide individuals with educational materials, information, and document assistance regarding civil issues with a focus on housing
Responsible for screening and prioritizing legal assistance to over 80 individuals daily
Will assist the Staff Attorney in supervising and training volunteers
Qualification
Required
Paralegal Certificate
B.A. or B.S. degree with 1 year experience working in a law office or other legal setting under the supervision of a licensed attorney with a letter certifying the experience
High School degree with 3 years' experience working in a law office or other legal setting under the supervision of a licensed attorney with a letter certifying the experience. This experience and training shall be completed no later than December 31, 2003
Working knowledge of court forms and court procedures required
Must have excellent organizational, administrative, and writing skills
Ability to work well in a busy environment, enjoy working with the public and working collaboratively with a small staff
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, business communication platforms, and web-based case management platforms
Passion for NLSLA mission and demonstrated commitment to advocating for the legal rights of low-income individuals
Passion, empathy, and compassion for supporting people from different lived experiences
Preferred
Are bilingual in Spanish, due to the high number of Spanish-speaking residents in the community, or in any of the other Los Angeles threshold languages, which is highly valued in our community outreach efforts
Prior experience serving low-income individuals and client groups on housing and eviction matters, with a sensitivity to those in crisis
Benefits
Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, 2 to 5 weeks of vacation depending on seniority, and 12 days of sick leave.
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a variety of plan options.
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance.
403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and options for voluntary contributions.
Monthly bilingual supplement for qualified employees.
Technology reimbursement to help you stay connected and equipped to do your best work.
Company
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
Each year Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) provides free assistance to more than 100,000 individuals and families through innovative projects that expand access to justice and address the most critical needs of Los Angeles’ poverty communities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Yvonne Mariajimenez
President & CEO
Kiali Sacramento
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